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P426 EDA

1996 Peugeot 405

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,167 mi
Last recorded113,167 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP426 EDA
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2009 113,167 miles

engine wet with oil

o/s/f door check strap missing

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracking (no cords exposed)

plastic sill guards fitted (not allowing full inspection of sills)

power steering metal pipe repaired with hose (n/s underside) no leaks present

unable to see front brake pads n/s and o/s

all rear underside of vehicle wet with power steering fluid

Fail 19 Dec 2009 113,147 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

o/s/f door check strap missing

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracking (no cords exposed)

plastic sill guards fitted (not allowing full inspection of sills)

unable to see front brake pads n/s and o/s

all rear underside of vehicle wet with power steering fluid

engine leaking oil onto exhaust manifold (fire risk)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 93,586 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 93,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 92,830 miles

battery insecure

slight delamination on both number plates

How Reliable is the Peugeot 405?

Based on 393,825 MOT tests across 81,151 vehicles.

64.0%
Pass Rate
5,679
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
81,151
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,967
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,545
constant velocity joint gaiter split 17,957
Brake pipe excessively corroded 15,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,166
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P426 EDA is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Peugeot 405 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 140,712 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Peugeot 405 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,967 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P426 EDA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 405 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Peugeot 405 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P426 EDA registered?

P426 EDA is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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